Hampshire Church Treasures
Guardian Angel’s Chapel
The Guardian Angel’s Chapel in Winchester Cathedral was painted in 1241. King Henry III, also known as Henry of Winchester was baptised in the cathedral in 1207. He was the son of King John and assumed the throne at just nine years of age. He was fortunate in having three great men standing beside him,…
Read MoreSt John Baptist Alabaster
The St John the Baptist alabaster altar piece in St Mary’s church Amport is a rare and beautiful Medieval object.
Read MoreThe Spanish Armada and Stockbridge
The Spanish Armada in 1588 left its mark in the church of old St Peter’s in Stockbridge in Hampshire, an intriguing snippet of history to ponder upon.
Read MoreHampshire Churches Stained Glass
Hampshire Churches Stained Glass Stained and painted glass has filled the the windows of our parish churches and great cathedrals for over a thousand years. There are so many beautiful stained glass windows in Hampshire churches that on our history foraging expeditions we make sure to capture as many images of them as possible. These…
Read MoreKings Somborne Church Carvings
Kings Somborne church carvings, it’s the little things that can sometimes have the greatest impact when searching out Hampshire history, as in the church at Kings Somborne.
Read MoreBramley Church Wall Paintings
The Bramley church of St James has the most magnificent Medieval wall paintings, hidden from view for nearly 300 years beneath a lime wash, they are simply beautiful.
Read MoreThe Green Man in Hampshire
The Green Man is an elusive creature in the churches of Hampshire but we have gathered a few to enjoy.
Read MoreThe Tournai Fonts in Hampshire
The Tournai fonts in Hampshire are fine examples of the work of the Belgian Tournai stone masons, who carved wonderful scenes from this dense black stone.
Read MoreHampshire Baptismal Fonts
Hampshire baptismal fonts range from the Saxon to the modern with an outstanding collection of Norman and Medieval fonts. The historical significance of the baptismal font is immense. Baptism is one of only two rites, the other being the Eucharist, for which there is Biblical authority and as such the act of baptism, in a…
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasure Ashe No 16
The Hampshire church treasure at the church of Holy Trinity and St Andrews Ashe, is hidden away behind closed doors and still a delight to discover
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasure Hinton Ampner No 15
All Saints church in Hinton Ampner has a Hampshire church treasure tucked away on its vestry door and reminds us of a time when the English Civil War was in full flight and heading for the southern counties of England.
Read MoreHampshire Churches and their Treasures No 12 Exton
Solve this chronogram in the Hampshire church of St Peter and St Paul in Exton and then discover more about John Young, the man who wrote his own epitaph.
Read MoreHampshire Churches and Their Treasures No 11 Soberton
A puzzling carving on a Hampshire church in Soberton gave rise to an intriguing story, another Hampshire church treasure
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasures No 10 Alton
St Lawrence church Alton contains a very beautiful mural on one of its C15th pillars. The church lay on the Pilgrim’s Way on the route from Winchester to Canterbury.
Read MoreHampshire Churches and their Treasures No 9 Hambledon
A Hampshire church treasure, the delightful Angel window in the Hambledon church of St Peter and St Paul is just one of the many treasures that are found in Hampshire’s historic churches.
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasures No 8. Soberton St Peter’s
Another Hampshire church treasure, found in St Peter’s church Soberton, linked to the tulip mania of the C17th
Read MoreHampshire Churches Treasures No 7: Hartley Mauditt
Hampshire history, sharing some of the unusual treasures found in Hampshire churches
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasures 6: Our Lady Church Warnford
The church of Our Lady Warnford Hampshire, contains a simple yet poignant, church treasure, a headstone with a crusaders cross upon it.
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasures 5: Winchester Cathedral
Of all the treasures that can be found in Winchester Cathedral, these carvings are incredibly poignant. Some more Hampshire church treasures to explore
Read MoreHampshire Church Treasures: 4 St Thomas a Becket
The church of St Thomas a Becket Warblington Hampshire, has a small plaque dedicated to the memory of Raffe Smalpage, chaplain to Thomas Wriothesley, a real Hampshire Church Treasure
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